This Sister By Sibling Salon Show design was featured during London Fashion Week.

This Sister By Sibling Salon Show design was featured during London Fashion Week.

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Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Photo: CARL COURT, Stringer

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England.

Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Bora Aksu on day 1 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at the Courtyard Show Space on September 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Photo: Ian Gavan, Staff

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model showcases designs at the Sister By Sibling Salon Show on day 2 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Portico Show Space on September 15, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model showcases designs at the Sister By Sibling Salon Show on day 2 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Portico Show Space on September 15, 2012 in London,

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model showcases designs at the Sister By Sibling Salon Show on day 2 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Portico Show Space on September 15, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model showcases designs at the Sister By Sibling Salon Show on day 2 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Portico Show Space on September 15, 2012 in London,

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Gerlan Jeans spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 59 on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Models walk the runway at the Gerlan Jeans spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 59 on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Models walk the runway at the Gerlan Jeans spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 59 on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Gerlan Jeans spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 59 on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Gerlan Jeans spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 59 on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was processed using Instagram) A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was processed using Instagram) A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal

A model presents a creation by Rick Owens during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOTFRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages

A model presents a creation by Rick Owens during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOTFRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages

Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT, Staff

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Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Photo: Gareth Cattermole, Staff

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Model Jourdan Dunn showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Model Jourdan Dunn showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London,

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London,

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model showcases designs on the catwalk by Philip Treacy on day 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, at The Royal Courts Of Justice on September 16, 2012 in London,

A model wears a creation by British designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as part of the ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

A model wears a creation by British designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as part of the ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Photo: Francois Mori, STF

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A model wears a creation by British designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as part of the Fall-Winter, ready-to-wear 2013 fashion collection, during Paris Fashion week, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A model wears a creation by British designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as part of the Fall-Winter, ready-to-wear 2013 fashion collection, during Paris Fashion week, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP

A model presents a creation by British fashion designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen during the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 ready-to-wear collection show, on March 6, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT

A model presents a creation by Manish Arora during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Manish Arora during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Gareth Pugh during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 26, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Gareth Pugh during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 26, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Gareth Pugh during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 26, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Junya Watanabe during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 29, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/PATRICK KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Junya Watanabe during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 29, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/PATRICK KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Junya Watanabe during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 29, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/PATRICK KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/GettyImages)

A model presents a creation by Rick Owens during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOTFRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages

A model presents a creation by Rick Owens during the Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection show on September 27, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO/FRANCOIS GUILLOTFRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages

Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT, Staff

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Haute horrors of the runway

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We've all heard of ready to wear, but how about ready to scare?

From the looks of the recent spring 2013 collections - from New York to Paris - serious high fashion can sometimes be downright horrific.

Witness the macabre madness from such renegade designers as Jeremy Scott, Gareth Pugh, Philip Treacy and others whose strange notions about what women really want are more ghastly than lovely, more costume than couture.

Herewith, our terrifying Halloween tribute to twisted togs from world-renowned designers who favor their fashion - or styling of it - slightly haunted instead of haute.

We can only imagine them in their labs, each a Dr. Fashionstein of sorts, producing a bloodcurdling flow of wacky and fearsome fashion ideas that for better or corpse - um, worse - just might land at a department store near you.